Why bitter sweet? First as a tribute to two of Uruguay's most beloved palate pleasers. The bitter Mate which is enjoyed mostly as an afternoon beverage and shared with friends, and the sweet dulce de leche that is ubiquitous in nearly every dessert. Second, as a matter of simple fact. While living in Uruguay has been a treat, at times the food options have been limiting. But if there is a good food find out there, you can be sure I will tell you about it. Qué aproveche!

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

No Nonsense Sandwich Bread

I'm big label reader. In the states I see other consumers looking at backs of packages or scanning nutrition ingredients. Here, I think they just want me to chose quickly and move on ahead to the check out line.

I was disappointed to find that most sandwich breads were loaded with trans fats, and those that were not were about as flavorful as cardboard when toasted. I have yet to find a nearby bakery that sells fresh whole wheat sandwich bread, but I have discovered the brand Fargo which makes a whole wheat or integral sliced bread that we use daily in our house. It is free from the offensive trans fats, soft rather than dense, and toasts beautifully for breakfast. They also have a couple other varieties including a white sliced sandwich bread. It is easy to find at most grocery markets and little corner stores.

Hello Brazzie, thanks for the comment. There is another version called "salvado" and I have stayed clear away from it since it also says "pan dietetica" on the package. Thus I think it is safe to say this is real "pan integral"

About Me

My nickname for the year is Gaucha Guapa. I am a Californian-native living in Montevideo, Uruguay for one year with my wonderful husband. Among adventures of traveling, learning to speak Spanish, and meeting foreigners and expats, I have discovered this new found hobby and passion of writing. Mostly writing about food and travel, but with some other stories mixed in, the blogs are meant to be fun and informative. I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about South America and the adventures it holds. Leave a comment or send an email...I love hearing from readers!